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Years on record
1983–2026
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July 12, 1993 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Dog Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING CANOPY T O BE INSTALLED ON SCOOP FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK

June 11, 1993 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Dog Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SETTING CANOPY OFF THE MINER TO BRING MACHINE TO THE OUTSIDE.INJURED AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE FLIPPING CANOPY TO RIDE OUT ON THE MINER.ONE END OF THE CANOPY DROPPED -CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND.PULL

November 11, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Dog Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SHOVELING LOOSE COAL AT THE #2 DRIVE TWIST TO LAY COAL ON COAL BELT- HEARD POP IN BACK- SLIP DISC.

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